The Nu-Metal Podcast You Deserve

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Lorin Kozlowski, Jennifer Socia, and Matt Naas go in depth on your favorite Nu-Metal and rap-rock albums of the late 90's and early 2000's to create a Nu-Metal Canon. Engineered and recorded by Matt Naas. Edited by Lorin Kozlowski. Logo designed by Mark Rudolph.

Lorin Kozlowski 10/30/19 Lorin Kozlowski 10/30/19

Episode 177: Hellbilly Deluxe by Rob Zombie

It is a spooktacular episode of Roach Koach this week as we listen to the long requested solo debut from Rob Zombie, Hellbilly Deluxe. Is Rob a genius? Are his lyrics so non-sensical as to make him “Spooky Beck”? Is Rob nu-metal adjacent or a Nu-Metal Papa? All will be answered along with a discussion of Metal Hammer’s Best Nu-Metal Song list, Matt making a Saliva decision, a message from Addiction(!), and Lifer feedback.

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Lorin Kozlowski 10/23/19 Lorin Kozlowski 10/23/19

Episode 176: Professional Murder Music by Professional Murder Music

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we get in the Halloween spirit with Professional Murder Music and their self titled album. Is this music for vampires? How do you know if you might be a vampire? Should “murder music” be left to the amateurs? We also go over Reveille feedback, announce some merch news, and go over a Alternative Press’s list of Nu-Metal songs that “hold up”.

Lorin Kozlowski 10/16/19 Lorin Kozlowski 10/16/19

Episode 175: Scars by SOiL

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we talk all about SOiL and their breakthrough album, Scars. Is it the rare nu-metal album to overcome 9/11? Did SOiL create a new song for the dumped? Most importantly, are they worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, we recap Jenny’s wedding day, talk Robb Flynn vs Dope, go over Guano Apes feedback, and continue the great Bodies Debate. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 10/9/19 Lorin Kozlowski 10/9/19

Episode 174: Amen by Amen

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to the wild men of Amen and their self-titled album. Does Casey Chaos have an equilibrium problem? Are a lot of these songs about pee? Does the United Kingdom think of the United States as their ex? Most important, does Amen deserve entry into the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, we go over Family Values 2001 feedback, read some listener emails, and discuss The Case Against “Bodies”.

Lorin Kozlowski 10/2/19 Lorin Kozlowski 10/2/19

Episode 173: Waste of Skin by Spike 1000

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we talk Spike 1000 and their lone release, Waste of Skin. How did an album with such great f-word usage get lost in the shuffle? Does it give voice and perspective to an underserved female nu-metal audience? Is Spike 1000 worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, we talk Substance D feedback and dive into Who’s Emailing with a recommendation for Soil.

Lorin Kozlowski 9/25/19 Lorin Kozlowski 9/25/19

Episode 172: Smile by Cane Hill

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we continue our journey to create the Nu-Metal Canon by listening to some of that new-Nu-Metal with Cane Hill and their album, Smile. We talk mouth stuff, bops, Queen of the Damned vibes, Skeet Skeetles, and a classic case of corpse fucking. Also, we decide if Cane Hill belongs in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, ask Who’s Emailing?, discuss Marilyn Manson, and go over feedback from our Dark Days Coal Chamber episode.

Lorin Kozlowski 9/18/19 Lorin Kozlowski 9/18/19

Episode 171: Society Anxiety by Sunk Loto

This week on the Roach Roach podcast we prepare for Jenny’s wedding and listen to our first EP, Society Anxiety by Sunk Loto. These Australian boys were as young as 13 when they made this album! Is it worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, we talk Who’s Emailing, WWF Forceable Entry feedback, and an update on the Genius List.

Lorin Kozlowski 9/11/19 Lorin Kozlowski 9/11/19

Episode 170: Supercharger by Machine Head

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we discuss one of the most infamous nu-metal albums of all time, Machine Head’s Supercharger. Was this album the victim of bad timing or is it no good any time of year? Was Robb Flynn “on one” when he made this album? Are his raps still divisive? Most important, is this album worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, we talk Who’s Emailing, go over Family Values 99 feedback, and briefly discuss the career of Ja Rule.

Lorin Kozlowski 9/4/19 Lorin Kozlowski 9/4/19

Episode 169: Vapor Transmission by Orgy

Fall is upon us and as the leaves change and the temperature drops, it only makes sense for Roach Koach to do an episode all about Orgy’s second album, Vapor Transmission. We talk Lorin’s college R.A. with his brutal Orgy assessment, discuss if Orgy is just making music for fashion shows, discuss the horror that is the song “Strokin’”, and decide if Orgy deserves a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, we talk new Slipknot and go over Linea 77 feedback.

Lorin Kozlowski 8/28/19 Lorin Kozlowski 8/28/19

Episode 168: The Family Values Tour 2006

It’s the end of the summer and the perfect time to end our Theme Summer with the final Family Values Tour collection from 2006. How did the boys close out the grand Family Values experiment? Are Korn a credible band or an incredible band? Are we Flyleaf fans now? Is Stone Sour actually Tonic? Most important, does anything on this album deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, Who’s Tweeting with Pressure 4-5 feedback, Who’s Repping the Roach at Korn/Alice In Chains, and a surprise message to Jenny and Sweet Mitchell that you will blow your mind.

Lorin Kozlowski 8/21/19 Lorin Kozlowski 8/21/19

Episode 167: Untouchables by Korn

Waz up! This week on Roach Koach it is time once again for Korn, as we talk about their fifth album, Untouchables! Topics include the four million dollar budget, the music videos, the debut of The Bitch, “the freaky sex song”, narcs on SongMeanings Dot Com, and an intense discussion on whether Korn deserve another slot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 8/14/19 Lorin Kozlowski 8/14/19

Episode 166: Lifer by Lifer

This week on Roach Koach we listen to the band Lifer and their self-titled debut album, produced by a member of Rush! We talk the many names of Lifer, a possible nu-metal producer text thread, and DJ Worm. We also make a decision on whether Lifer deserves a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, we go over No One feedback, read some listener emails and talk about Head from Korn holding a Roach Koach t-shirt.

Lorin Kozlowski 8/7/19 Lorin Kozlowski 8/7/19

Episode 165: Bleed The Sky by Reveille

This week on Roach Roach we reconnect with the boys in Reveille and listen to their second and final album, Bleed The Sky. Is this a lost gem of the Comedown Era? Could a summer release have made these guys stars? Is it pie season? Does it deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? All of these questions are answered in this episode. Also: Who’s Tweeting with emails on the new album from Flaw, a list of the Top 10 Rap Metal Songs, and Family Values 98 feedback.

Lorin Kozlowski 7/31/19 Lorin Kozlowski 7/31/19

Episode 164: Proud Like a God by Guano Apes

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Jenny, Lorin, and Matt finally listen the Guano Apes. Is this album too much for Lorin? Does Jenny think it is a lot of fun? Listen and find out. Also, we do some Broad Talk, answer some listener questions in Who’s Emailing and Lorin breaks a long standing band embargo.

Lorin Kozlowski 7/24/19 Lorin Kozlowski 7/24/19

Episode 163: The Family Values Tour 2001

Our Theme Summer continues as we listen to the third installment of the Family Values collection on this week’s Roach Koach, Family Values Tour 2001. Is this Nu-metal or is it grunge? What kind of power did Linkin Park have in 2001? Are Stone Temple Pilots underrated or properly rated? Does this edition of Family Values deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, Cold vs Jenny’s wedding, Matt’s big giveaway, and Funky Ken Fanfic. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 7/17/19 Lorin Kozlowski 7/17/19

Episode 162: Addictions by Substance D

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we talk about a listener recommendation, Addictions by Substance D. Before digging into that one, Lorin and Jenny get real about their experience at the Static-X/Devildriver show. Emotions are expressed! Cars are parallel parked! (Also lovely Rose Marie provides some background screams). Then it’s time for Substance D. Does this album contain the nu-metal “Welcome To the Jungle”? Is Jenny the right choice to play Batman? Are these lyrics too intense for a casual listener? Most important, does Substance D deserve entry in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out.

Lorin Kozlowski 7/10/19 Lorin Kozlowski 7/10/19

Episode 161: Dark Days by Coal Chamber

It’s one of the most contentious bands back on this week’s episode of Roach Koach as we listen to the third album from Coal Chamber, Dark Days. Does Dez, our nu-metal dad, win over wayward son Matt Naas or push him further away? Is Dez taking shots at his own band? Do Coal Chamber go three for three in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out! Also, reactions to new Limp Bizkit music, subreddit drama, Breaking Benjamin recommendations, and Finger Eleven feedback.

Lorin Kozlowski 7/3/19 Lorin Kozlowski 7/3/19

Episode 160: WWF Forceable Entry

Get the tables and protect your mudhole, as the Roach Koach podcast gets in the squared circle this week with WWF Forceable Entry. Special guest Sweet Mitchell Socia guides Lorin, Matt, and Jenny through the history of the wrestlers whose themes are dramatized on the album. Along the way there is a visit to the comment section of Songmeanings dot com, Mitch talks about his various interactions with wrestlers, as well as a discussion on the veracity of various Stone Cold Steve Austin catch phrases. Of course, things close out with Canon Talk, and it is discussed whether any of these wrestling themes deserve space in the Nu-Metal Canon. ALSO: Who’s Tweeting with One Minute Silence feedback and Jenny and the gang react to the new Korn song.

Lorin Kozlowski 6/26/19 Lorin Kozlowski 6/26/19

Episode 159: The Family Values Tour 1999

Our Theme Summer on Roach Roach continues with Family Values Tour 1999. None of us were there but we’re talking about it anyway. Along with that we’re talking Who’s Touring, Who’s On Other Podcasts, Who’s Emailing, Who’s Releasing a Nu-Metal album in 2019, and Who’s Tweeting about Slipknot. Then it’s time to talk Family Values(27:05). Mystery producers, the power of Limp Bizkit in 99, Matt’s gravestone request, Jenny reevaluates her relationship with Korn, Lorin achieves his Filter dreams, and a decision is made on whether Family Values 99 belongs in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 6/19/19 Lorin Kozlowski 6/19/19

Episode 158: Too Much Happiness Makes Kids Paranoid by Linea 77

This week on the Roach Koach podcast Jenny, Lorin, and Matt listen to the Italian boys of Linea 77 and their debut album, Too Much Happiness Makes Kids Paranoid. Before getting to that, the team talks about Who’s Tweeting, going over some Serial Joe feedback, find that the Coal Chamber controversy continues, and debut The Managers Mantel. Then it’s time to talk Linea 77 (14:45). Do these guys love poop jokes? Would all of these songs have been better in Italian? Can you drive better after getting head? Is this worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out.